DIRECTION

Pour 1/4 cup of the white wine into a small bowl. Crumble in the saffron and let stand for 5 minutes. On a large rimmed baking sheet, drizzle the saffron wine over the chicken; rub it in and let stand for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, melt the butter. Add the leeks and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the nutmeg and the remaining 1/4 cup of white wine. Simmer for 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and sherry and bring to a boil. Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker.

Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add it to the slow cooker. Nestle in the garlic cloves. Cover and cook on high heat for 2 1/2 hours, shifting the chicken and garlic around a few times, until the chicken is cooked through and the garlic is soft. Add the olives, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.